Moving to Burundi from Macau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Burundi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Macau to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Burundi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
BI
5.8

Macau performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
BI
0.1t

Burundi performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MO
30.0
BI
0.0

Macau performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
BI
$900

Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
BI
37.8

Macau performs better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Macao Bujumbura
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Burundi. To live, work, or study long-term in Burundi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burundi's immigration authority.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Macau passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burundi?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Burundi has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Macau performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

What's the weather like in Burundi compared to Macau?

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO BI
Population 635,293 12,696,478
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese French, Kirundi
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +257
Time zones 1 1